Drink Stacker

Abstract

The present invention generally relates to providing a solution or storage vessel, a stackable bottle rack for storing bottled water, namely a Drink Stacker. An improved lightweight rack containing bottles made of plastic such as Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS). The stackable bottle rack discloses a two-tier rack, a top and bottom rack. The racks are interchangeable and both racks are comprised of a 12-cylindrical compartment slot where the bottle sits vertically inside the rack. Desirably, complementary corrugated depressions are formed atop the surrounding borders (sides) of the mating rack to provide stable stacking, secure positioning, and support against slippage when racks are stacked. As support when beverages are inserted, the interior has two elongated mating sides which extend from end to end, which permits secure positioning and supporting of the bottles and prevent bottles from dropping or falling out while inserted.

Claims

1. A stackable bottle rack for storing water or beverages comprising: The beverage bottle having integrally coupled thereto; a base member for receiving a closure member; and two elongated boards positioned parallel inside bottom of storage rack of said base member, such that said board member provides continuity and securing between said base member and the beverage bottle; wherein elongated board member are dimensioned from end to end to support the bottle beverage when disposed on the rack.

2. The stackable bottle rack according to claim 1, wherein the bottle is a water bottle.

3. The stackable bottle rack according to claim 1, wherein the bottle is comprised of a material selected from the group consisting of ABS plastic.

4. The stackable bottle rack according to claim 1, wherein said cylindrical base member has a diameter approximating that of the 500 ml bottle.

5. The stackable bottle rack according to claim 1, wherein said cylindrical base member encloses approximate diameter of 70-90 percent of the bottle.

6. The stackable bottle rack according to claim 1, wherein said cylindrical base member includes two elongated supporting rails for securing the positioning of beverage bottle to prevent dislodging.

7. The rack mountable beverage bottle according to claim 1, wherein said support of the beverage bottle includes a vertical position.

8. The rack mountable beverage bottle according to claim 1, wherein the beverage bottle is vertically inserted into cylindrical compartments and sits centerline upon two elongated mating sides inside bottom of each base member extending through the beverage bottle of cylindrical base member.

9. A rack mountable beverage bottle for maintaining and displaying beverages comprising: the beverage bottle having integrally coupled thereto; a 12-slot compartment member for receiving a closure member; a base member having; a diameter approximating that of the beverage bottle, a top for at least supporting the beverage bottle in an upright position, a bottom for supporting the beverage bottle in an upright position; and a base member having a cylindrical slot; a 12-cylindrical compartment coupled to a bottom base member beverage bottle, and a second end coupled to said top of said base member, wherein said base member are dimensioned to support the other base member of beverage bottle in vertical or upright position.

10. A rack mountable beverage bottle for maintaining and displaying beverages comprising: the beverage bottle, wherein the beverage bottle is a water bottle, a base member having; a diameter approximating that of the beverage bottle, a top for supporting the beverage bottle in an upright position, a bottom for supporting the beverage bottle in an upright position; and a base member having a cylindrical compartment; a first end coupled to a bottom of the beverage bottle, a second end coupled to top of said base/rack member, and an approximate diameter enveloping beverage bottle; wherein at least a portion of said cylindrical compartment member and at least said top of said base member are sized to provide a snug fit when inserted in cylindrical compartment.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWING

[0010] FIG. 1 is a top drawing illustrating one preferred embodiment of a bottle stackable rack according to the present invention;

[0011] FIG. 1The top drawing illustration depicts a prospective view of the rack.

[0012] FIG. 1The top drawing illustration depicts a top view of the invention where a plurality of 12 cylindrical compartments have been designed to insert and store bottled water.

[0013] FIG. 1The top drawing depicts a prospective view of the invention where the racks have corrugated depressions (grooves) to provide stability to the rack when stacked.

[0014] FIG. 1The bottom drawing depicts an inside view of the invention where a plurality of bottles may be inserted and stored in a vertical/upright position on rack.

[0015] FIG. 1The bottom drawing depicts the rack height dimensions of 4.84 where a plurality of bottles sits on the inside of the rack.

[0016] FIG. 1The bottom drawing depicts the rack as having short legs with a height of 8.35 from the top to the bottom.

[0017] FIG. 2The photograph depicts a prototype of a two-tiered bottle stackable rack displayed side by side, where a plurality of 12 bottles may be inserted and stored in a vertical/upright position on each rack.

[0018] FIG. 2The photograph depicts a prototype of a two-tiered bottle stackable rack with a view from the left end, displaying the short legs.

[0019] FIG. 2The photograph depicts a prototype of a two-tiered bottle stackable rack displaying the corrugated depressions (grooves) bordering rack, which provides stability to the rack when stacked.

[0020] FIG. 2The photograph depicts a prototype of a two-tiered bottle stackable rack when viewed from the left end provides an opening or intrusion between the short legs for the insertion of hand to properly placed rack to desired position/location and allow for easy transport and handling.

[0021] FIG. 2The photograph depicts a prototype of a two-tiered bottle stackable rack inside the household when packaged to the consumer.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0022] The preferred embodiment of this invention depicts a standard-sized beverage bottle having a liquid volumetric capacity of approximately 500 milliliters. The rack base compartment is configured to fit standard-size bottled water consumed for daily use. The injected molded rack is constructed of ABS material making the rack durable, high impact strength, provides dimensional stability, and is light in weight, making it easy to transport. The base member of the rack has 12 cylindrical slot configurations, which allows the bottles to sit in an upright position when stored.

[0023] Referring to FIG. 1, in the preferred embodiment, the depth of the compartments is designed to provide a gap between racks to ensure that bottles in bottom rack will not hinder or interfere with top base member while occupied. The length of the base member is configured and sized to provide a snug fit when bottles are inserted inside compartment.

[0024] Referring to FIG. 1, the invention is shown from a top view. The rack comprises a base member of 12 cylindrical compartments sized at 2.50 in diameter. The rack is 20 inches in length and 7.75 inches in width. The configuration shown in the base member displays 12 compartments circular in appearance. The diameter of the base member approximates the diameter of the standard water bottle. The rack's base member dimensions are sized to ensure structural integrity, reduce weightiness, and provide durability.

[0025] Referring to FIG. 1, the invention is shown from the top view where a plurality of water bottles is stored in a vertical/upright position on a rack. When inserted upright, on the inside of base member are two elongated support rails that extend from end to end that support the bottles as they are positioned on the rack. The bottles rest on the support rails to provide continuity between the bottles and prevent dislodging from base member.

[0026] Referring to FIG. 1, the invention top drawing depicts a prospective view of the invention where the racks have corrugated depressions (grooves) to provide stability to the rack. This important feature functions to provide a secure cushion and added strength when racks are stacked. For stacking, each rack has inter-fitting vertical and horizontal corrugated depressions formed around the perimeter or surrounding borders to provide adequate support and strength.

[0027] Referring to FIG. 1the bottom drawing depicts an inside view of the invention where a plurality of bottles may be inserted and stored in a vertical/upright position on rack.

[0028] Referring to FIG. 1the bottom drawing depicts the rack height dimensions of 4.84 where a plurality of bottles sits on the inside of the rack.

[0029] FIG. 1The bottom drawing depicts the rack as having short legs with a height of 8.35 from the top to the bottom.

[0030] Referring to FIG. 2, the invention photograph depicts a two-tiered rack displayed side by side, where a plurality of 12 bottles may be inserted and stored in a vertical/upright position on each rack.

[0031] Referring to FIG. 2, the invention photograph depicts a two-tiered rack displayed side by side, with a view from both the left end and side of the rack.

[0032] Referring to FIG. 2, the invention photograph depicts a view of the rack from the left end displaying the height of the short legs when positioned in its location.

[0033] Referring to FIG. 2, the invention photograph depicts a view of the rack displaying the corrugated depressions (grooves) bordering rack, which provides stability to the rack when stacked.

[0034] Referring to FIG. 2, the invention photograph depicts an opening for inserting hand between the short legs to properly placed rack to desired position and or location.

[0035] Referring to FIG. 2, the invention photograph depicts a view of the product inside the household when packaged to the consumer.

[0036] The embodiments described in the invention are provided for illustrations and descriptions. The overall intent is not to limit or define the invention to a prescribed or definitive form. The functional implementation of the invention described hereinto is not limited to plastic bottles but may include cans or glass. Further, it is not intended to limit the scope of the invention reflected in the detailed description.